There are many well-known benefits of encouraging singing in the instrumental classroom. It can improve intonation and help students develop their listening skills.
Meet “Sound Percussion” Authors Chris Bernotas and Dave Black
As we mentioned earlier this month, SmartMusic has recently added Sound Percussion to the list of methods included in the SmartMusic Repertoire library.
First Performance National Day of Celebration
“First Performance” is a great idea: get students performing early and make it fun. Before they know it, they’ve had their first concert, it was a success, and they felt honored.
Using SmartMusic’s Reference Recordings with Your Students
Earlier this year we sat in on a jazz ensemble recording session for publisher Kendor Music at Mighty Fine Productions in Denver, CO.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #033: Becoming a Better Musician
Today’s episode dovetails nicely with our previous podcast about battling burnout because it’s about rejuvenating and inspiring ourselves by working to improve our own musicality.
SmartMusic Repertoire Update: October 2018
This month we continue to add to the SmartMusic repertoire library with 24 new large ensemble titles for choir, band, orchestra, and jazz ensemble.
Bringing Phrasing to the Forefront of Lessons and Rehearsals
The genetic wall between man and chimpanzee is that of tissue paper rather than reinforced concrete. In an analysis through measurement, the base building blocks between myself and a bark-eating bonobo is that of 1.2%.
Creating a Quick, Inexpensive Concert Program
Putting on a successful concert means taking care of a lot of details. Obviously, preparing the music is most important (and comes with its own processes and challenges).
Free Ebook: Rethinking Your Warm Up
Opinions differ as to how to best start rehearsals.
One leading educator thinks we should strike “warm up” from our vocabularies.
Announcing the Canadian Brass Solo Contest
MakeMusic is teaming up with the Canadian Brass to host the Canadian Brass Solo Contest.